Wendy L. Weiler

Institutional Effectiveness Professional
Data Analyst
Creative Problem Solver
Data Democratizer

Thank you for stopping by. Allow me to introduce myself……

I am an experienced, innovative, self-starter with extensive experience in postsecondary policy, advocacy, research and analytics. I have a demonstrated record of leveraging data systems and resources to produce insights that support student and institutional success, embracing new technologies to best respond to evolving data and information needs and goals. Dedicated and passionate about eliminating barriers to data access, I seek to advance evidence-based, collaborative, institutional cultures of inquiry that are committed to informed decision making.

Select Competencies:

Critical Thinking
Visualizations/Dashboards
Data Analysis
Data Governance & Compliance
Data Wrangling
Personnel Management
Process Automation

Programming (R, SQL)
Public Speaking
Relational Databases
Strategic Planning
Statistics
Surveys
Website Design

In addition, I have extensive public speaking experience, having presented at numerous conferences and to campus academic leadership groups. I have also had the honor of serving on several advisory boards, executive councils, and professional organization governance teams.

EDUCATION

CUNY CIS|AI Prompting

Coursera|Google Data Analytics Certificate

SUNY Center for Professional Development, Institutional Effectiveness Certificate

AIR/IES-NCES/NSF Data Policy Institute, Research Fellow

University at Albany, SUNY,
M.S. Education, Double Concentration: Administration and Policy Studies

The College of William and Mary, B.A. English

Testimonials

“I worked closely with Wendy in her years at the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Over my career, I can think of no professional I would regard more highly. Wendy is not just bright but intuitive, and an energetic, innovative thought leader. She combines the rare abilities of being not just highly skilled in the world of research, but also able to translate findings into understandable and actionable communications. She has always provided wise and candid counsel to her organization, and has shared her expertise through being actively engaged in her field beyond the office. In the years we worked together at NAICU, she clearly stands as one of my most invaluable and essential allies and colleagues.”

- Roland King
Senior Strategic Communications Advisor
PhairAdvantage Communications
Former VP Public Affairs, NAICU

“Wendy brings a remarkable set of skills for improving efficiencies; redeveloping processes, standardizing data extracts for use across projects, and aligning data definitions. This is immeasurable. It will be a boon to all efforts going forward.”

- Ric Anzaldua
Director of Institutional Research
John Jay College

“She approached learning SIRIS as she approaches all other tasks – with determination and independence. I am impressed at how quickly Wendy managed to make sense of a very complicated reporting system.”

- Lucy Walker
Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research
SUNY New Paltz

“Wendy is a valuable member of the NAICU staff, and has stepped up to take on new responsibilities in both internal and external areas. We are fortunate to have her.”

- Frank Balz
Vice President for Research & Policy Analysis
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)

“It was so fabulous to meet you last week at the Cabinet meeting [presentation] and our Directors meeting. I’m so glad to know you’re with us at John Jay and would love to work together in the coming year on some post-grad outcomes planning.”

- Will Simpkins, Ed.D.
Senior Director, Center for Career & Professional Development
John Jay College

“Wendy is a detailed-oriented professional. She has work experience in three sectors of higher education: state university (SUNY), proprietary colleges, and independent colleges. She is a charming, diplomatic, and hard-working team member.”

- Brian Logan
Guest Teacher
Kokua Education